Ramadan timetable 2027 in Dar es Salaam: calculated times
In Dar es Salaam, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of a daily schedule of imsak and iftar, that is, the time the fast begins before dawn and the time it ends at sunset. Between 8 February and 8 March, iftar moves from 18:48 to 18:39.
Fasting in Dar es Salaam on the first day of Ramadan 2027, expected on Monday 8 February, runs from imsak at 05:04 to iftar at 18:48, or 13 h 44 min. The coastal heat and humidity make hydration the main challenge.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:04 | 05:14 | 06:26 | 18:48 | 19:56 | 13 h 44 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:07 | 05:17 | 06:28 | 18:45 | 19:51 | 13 h 37 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:08 | 05:18 | 06:28 | 18:39 | 19:45 | 13 h 31 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
Hot season on the Swahili coast
February is one of the warmest months in Dar es Salaam, with humid air from the Indian Ocean and occasional heavy showers before the long rains of March. Fasting through such sticky afternoons requires more planning than the clock alone suggests.
Reading the day-1 timetable
On the opening day, the table above shows imsak at 05:04, fajr at 05:14, sunrise at 06:26 and isha at 19:56. The ten-minute buffer before fajr gives a last margin to drink water before the dawn adhan is heard.
Small changes across the month
Because the city lies almost seven degrees south of the equator, the fast shortens a little as the southern summer fades. It lasts 13 h 37 min on 22 February and 13 h 31 min on 8 March, the 29th day.
Iftar slips from 18:48 to 18:39 over the month, while imsak moves from 05:04 to 05:08. Families who break their fast together will notice the meal starting nine minutes earlier in the final week than at the beginning.
How the times were computed
The calculation follows the Muslim World League method, placing fajr when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon and isha at 17 degrees. Mosque timetables in Dar es Salaam may use slightly different conventions, so small discrepancies are expected.
Who announces Ramadan in Tanzania
The Mufti of Tanzania and BAKWATA, the National Muslim Council of Tanzania, announce the beginning of the month once the new moon has been reported. Zanzibar has its own Mufti, and coastal communities sometimes start on different days.
For 2027, the crescent should be sought on Sunday 7 February, making Monday the first fast, or Tuesday if it is not seen. Laylat al-Qadr is anticipated on the evening of 5 March, and Eid al-Fitr on 9 or 10 March.
Kariakoo markets and evening life
In the days before Ramadan, Kariakoo market fills with shoppers buying dates, rice, flour and spices in bulk. After sunset, neighbourhoods with large Muslim communities come alive, and street vendors sell grilled meat, fried snacks and fresh juice.
A typical futari table in Dar es Salaam includes dates, sambusa, mandazi, mishkaki skewers and coconut-based dishes such as cassava in coconut milk. Spiced coffee poured from small kettles, called kahawa, is a familiar sight on the streets after tarawih.
Tips for workers and visitors
Visitors staying in hotels will usually find restaurants open during daylight, but discretion near mosques and in Muslim neighbourhoods is appreciated. Joining a public futari, when invited, is a good way to experience the warmth of coastal hospitality.
- Drink steadily between iftar and suhoor, not all at once.
- Avoid outdoor errands in the early afternoon heat.
- Allow extra time in traffic as everyone heads home before 18:48.
- Dress modestly and avoid eating openly near mosques by day.
Is the first fast longer than in Dodoma?
Only by two minutes. Dar es Salaam fasts 13 h 44 min on day 1 against 13 h 42 in Dodoma, but its iftar arrives earlier, at 18:48 instead of 19:01, because the coast lies further east within the same time zone.
When should suhoor end on the last day?
On Monday 8 March 2027, the 29th day, imsak in Dar es Salaam is at 05:08 and fajr at 05:18. Eating should stop at imsak to leave a margin before the dawn prayer, as local mosques generally recommend.
Do mosques use the same times as this page?
Not always. Each mosque may follow a printed timetable from its own organisation, with different angles or precautionary minutes added. For daily practice in Dar es Salaam, the local adhan is the final reference, while the table above remains a close guide.